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Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates his world record of 9.69 in the 100 meters. |
BEIJING 2008:
29TH SUMMER OLYMPICSBolt fast as lightning
Jamaican sets another world record in 100 meters; American Walter Dix takes the bronze
By Mark Zeigler
STAFF WRITER
BEIJING – Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt prepared for the men's 100-meter final by waking up about 11 a.m. He watched TV for a while in his room at the Athletes' Village, then went downstairs and ate some chicken nuggets at McDonald's.
Phelps greatest Olympian of all?
BEIJING – Michael Phelps might be the best thing to happen to water since fluoridation. He has won more gold medals in swimming than any athlete has ever won in any Olympic sport. But if you're looking for the greatest athlete of the Summer Games, you probably need to look past the pool.
Chargers' starters rare sight in snoozer
Backups get major workout as Rams win
By Kevin Acee
STAFF WRITER
ST. LOUIS – Against a bad team, a semblance of the Chargers was involved in a bad game that didn't count. The Rams' 7-6 victory last night at the half-empty Edward Jones Dome was a game pretty much only a football coach could love. If that.
